Farm and Home Management Advisors

Course Advisor, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 27,050 - 81,360; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor seeks a Farm and Home Management Advisor to support individuals and families involved in agriculture. The advisor will provide guidance on various agricultural practices and home economics, collaborate with producers, and develop training materials. Successful candidates should possess strong listening and communication skills. This role is vital to advising families on budgeting and resource management. The annual salary ranges from $27,050 to $81,360, depending on experience and location.

Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to collaborate with a range of professionals and clients.
• Experience in agriculture or home economics is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise individuals and families on agriculture and home economics.
• Collaborate with producers to identify management problems.
• Conduct educational outreach through leaflets and trainings.

Skills

Active Listening

Speaking

Reading Comprehension

Complex Problem Solving

Service Orientation

Instructing

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Office

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Web browser software

Data entry software

Microsoft Dynamics

Geographic information system (GIS) software

ESRI ArcGIS software

Image editing software

Job description

Farm and Home Management Advisor

What is a Farm and Home Management Advisor?

Advise, instruct, and assist individuals and families engaged in agriculture, agricultural‑related processes, or home economics activities. Demonstrate procedures and apply research findings to solve problems; and instruct and train in product development, sales, and the use of machinery and equipment to promote general welfare. Includes county agricultural agents, feed and farm management advisors, home economists, and extension service advisors.

Farm and Home Management Advisor Responsibilities

• Collaborate with producers to diagnose and prevent management and production problems.
• Schedule and make regular visits to farmers.
• Provide direct assistance to farmers by performing activities such as purchasing or selling products and supplies, supervising properties, and collecting soil and herbage samples for testing.
• Collaborate with social service and health care professionals to advise individuals and families on home management practices such as budget planning, meal preparation, and time management.
• Prepare and distribute leaflets, pamphlets, and visual aids for educational and informational purposes.
• Act as an advocate for farmers or farmers’ groups.

Things a Farm and Home Management Advisor Should Know How to Do

Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work‑related documents.

Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Service Orientation: Actively looking for ways to help people.

Instructing: Teaching others how to do something.

Types of Farm and Home Management Advisor Jobs

• Extension Service Supervisor
• Farm Consultant
• Order Management Specialist
• Four‑H Club Agent
• Farm Agent

Job Opportunities

In 2016, there was an estimated number of 10,400 jobs in the United States for Farm and Home Management Advisor. New jobs are being produced at a rate of 7.7% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 800 new jobs for Farm and Home Management Advisor by 2026. The BLS estimates 1,000 yearly job openings in this field.

The states with the most job growth for Farm and Home Management Advisor are Oregon, Washington, and Texas. The states with the worst growth are Illinois, Wyoming, and Oklahoma.

How Much Does a Farm and Home Management Advisor Make?

The typical yearly salary for Farm and Home Management Advisors is between $27,050 and $81,360.

Farm and Home Management Advisors who work in New Jersey, Oregon, or Iowa, make the highest salaries.

Average Salary by State

• Alabama – $56,800
• Arkansas – $53,840
• Colorado – $62,710
• Connecticut – $46,040
• Delaware – $56,620
• Florida – $31,900
• Georgia – $41,680
• Idaho – $56,470
• Illinois – $37,960
• Indiana – $45,730
• Iowa – $65,110
• Kansas – $55,810
• Kentucky – $49,570
• Maine – $62,330
• Maryland – $66,000
• Michigan – $49,840
• Minnesota – $58,580
• Mississippi – $49,350
• Nebraska – $70,730
• New Jersey – $79,330
• New York – $45,250
• North Carolina – $34,180
• Oklahoma – $47,140
• Oregon – $71,140
• Tennessee – $45,910
• Texas – $28,570
• Washington – $57,530
• West Virginia – $55,450
• Wisconsin – $51,100
• Wyoming – $55,960

Tools Used by Farm and Home Management Advisors

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Outlook
• Web browser software
• Data entry software
• Microsoft Dynamics
• Geographic information system (GIS) software
• Microsoft Internet Explorer
• ESRI ArcGIS software
• Image editing software

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Sector

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References

• Bureau of Labor Statistics
• College Factual
• O*NET Online